FROZEN: A Chilling Event
Molly Hill Fuller as Elsa in Disney's Frozen at First Stage. Photo credit: Paul Ruffolo. A review of Disney's Frozen by Charlie Fetters, age 15 Disney’s Frozen is a magical musical story about found family, sisterly love, and self-acceptance. It follows the same premise as the hit Disney movie, with additional twists and plot. First Stage’s production does an incredible job at creating stunning visuals using special effects, impressive puppetry, and dazzling lighting. They we
Jun 163 min read
Rockin’ in Shakespeare
From left to right, Larissa Beckman as Robin Starveling, KC as Dog, Mitchell Blohm as Francis Flute, Zach Thomas Woods as Peter Quince, and Silvia Stoeger as Snug in A ROCKIN’ Midsummer Night’s Dream at Skylight Music Theatre. Photo credit: Mark Frohna. A review of A ROCKIN' Midsummer Night's Dream by Lucia E. Schrader, age 11 Recently I watched my first Shakespeare play, A ROCKIN’ Midsummer Night’s Dream, performed by a talented cast at Skylight Music Theatre. This rock-and-
Jun 152 min read
A Heartwarming Story in the Moonlight
Selena Milewski as Bessie Johnson in Give Me Moonlight at Waukesha Civic Theatre. Photo credit: Andy Holley. A review of Give Me Moonlight by Ellie Wilhelm, age 16 Give me Moonlight, a sincere and emotional play directed by Sandra Renick, was put on by the Waukesha Civic Theatre from April 14-26. The play was set in the 1910s and followed a married pair, Bessie and Albert, and their fight to improve their marriage as they struggled through issues like grief and infertility. I
Jun 142 min read
Is This a Review?
From left to right, Rasell Holt as Special Agent R. Wallace Taylor, Mark Corkins as Unknown Male, Jonathan Wainwright as Special Agent Justin C. Garrick, and Isabelle Muthiah as Reality Leigh Winner in Is This a Room at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre. Photo credit: Michael Brosilow. A review of Is This a Room by Lake Siglin, age 11 Hello, Lake here! I saw Is This a Room at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, and I’ll be reviewing it. First off, this show is based on a true story, so all th
Jun 122 min read
Put Me in Summer and I’ll Be a… Happy Snowman!
Molly Hill Fuller as Elsa in Disney's Frozen at First Stage. Photo credit: Paul Ruffolo. A review of Frozen by DevinReigh Endries, age 14 Frozen is a Disney classic, and most people in the U.S. have either heard the soundtrack or seen the movie at least once in their lifetime. It follows two sisters, Anna and Elsa, and their struggle to run a kingdom in the wake of Elsa turning eighteen and inheriting the crown from their parents, who died when they were small. It carries the
May 143 min read
Can’t Help Falling in Love with This Electrifying Production
Sarah Jean Mergener as Natalie/Ed (center) and the cast of All Shook Up at Sunset Playhouse. Photo credit: George Katsekes. A review of All Shook Up by Ava Sabel, age 16 Are you a fan of Elvis Presley? Do you love a feel-good romantic comedy packed with energy, charm, and iconic music? Then All Shook Up at Sunset Playhouse is absolutely worth your time! This lively production delivers a whirlwind of romance, humor, and unexpected twists that keeps the audience engaged from st
May 102 min read
To John: A Story of Female Friendships and One Heck of a Calendar
From left to right, Tanya Tranberg as Celia, Goo as Jessie, Jenny Kosek as Cora, Beth Perry as Annie, and Lesley Grider as Ruth in Calendar Girls at Waukesha Civic Theatre. Photo credit: Anne Kenny Creative. A review of Calendar Girls by Kennedy Freiberg, age 12 (Some spoilers ahead!) Calendar Girls is a comedy about 6 women (Chris, Annie, Ruth, Cora, Celia, and Jessie) who are all part of the Yorkshire Women’s Institute. After Annie’s husband John dies from leukemia, the gir
May 92 min read
![We are so sorry about the pause in reviews! With the end of the school year and our editor moving, things have been pretty chaotic, but never fear—the reviews are back!! Join us for some nostalgia as we catch up on celebrating some amazing productions that may no longer be running but live on in our writing. Starting with...
"Is This a Review?" by Lake Siglin, age 11. We're throwing it back to @mkechamber's acclaimed production of IS THIS A ROOM earlier this year.
Though this show has closed, Lake writes, "You should go see something else [at Milwaukee Chamber] because it was a nice theatre. The seats were peak and the lobby area was really nice."
Read his full review on our website! 🔗LINK IN BIO
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!["P-A-N-D-E-M-O-N-I-U-M at the Spelling Bee" - a review by Charlie Fetters, age 15. We're back for another review of the @carroll_players' most recent show, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE!
Charlie writes, "[T]he Carroll Players did an incredible job at bringing a fresh, new interpretation of this story to life that I continue thinking about even now."
Want to find out his favorite part of the bee? Read his full review on our website! 🔗LINK IN BIO
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